Ed Reed could be the top big-play performer at any position. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Safeties (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Troy Polamalu has been a key figure in the past two Steelers' Super Bowl victories. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Safeties (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Adrian Wilson was a key member of the Cardinals drive to the Super Bowl. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Safeties (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Michael Griffin had seven interceptions for the Titans in 2008. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Safeties (AP Photo/John Russell)

Brian Dawkins joins the Broncos this year after 13 seasons with the Eagles. Video: Rod Woodson's top 5 Safeties (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)